Mazda B Series reliability
The Mazda B Series fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 41.7% of 1,890 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
3 DVSA recalls for the Mazda B Series
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Moisture could enter the airbag inflator causing the propellnt to degrade
The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
Fix: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Mazda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
Recalled models: B SERIES · 1,649 vehicles
Fire may occur
Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.
Recalled models: B SERIES · 84,062 vehicles
Front steering knuckle may have cracked
The front steering knuckle may be cracked in the area where it connects to the front tie rod ball joint. In a worst case failure directional control of the vehicle could be affected.
Fix: Examine potentially affected vehicles and fit new steering knuckles where found necessary.
Recalled models: B SERIES · 62 vehicles
Checking a Mazda B Series before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.